The Saudi side, now led by former Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, have been chasing a blockbuster attacking signing ever since Neymar’s departure. Interest in Victor Osimhen, Alexander Isak and Benjamin Šeško has amounted to nothing, however, and now Núñez sits atop the wishlist.

Al Hilal have made Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez their top attacking target and are now pushing ahead with efforts to complete a deal for the Uruguay international.After initial contact with

Al Hilal have identified Darwin Nunez as their priority target to strengthen in attack and are now stepping up efforts aimed at landing the Liverpool striker. Nunez was wanted by another Saudi Arabian club — Al Nassr — during the January transfer window before Al Hilal were told the conditions of a deal after contacting Liverpool in June.